Multiple Meaning Words

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What are multiple meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning.

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What does the word 'change' mean in the context of money?

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Money owed.

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What does the word 'wave' mean when referring to a group of ducks?

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A large group of people or animals.

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What does 'drive' mean in the context of energy?

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Energy; force; strength.

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What does 'dress' mean when referring to a wound?

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To apply medicine or bandages or both.

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What does the word 'bolt' mean in the context of a door?

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A sliding bar used to fasten a door.

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Give an example of a word with multiple meanings.

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Bat (a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment).

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How can context help determine the meaning of a word?

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Context provides clues about which meaning of a word is being used.

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What is a homonym?

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A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.